tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post8901635867767769645..comments2023-07-04T04:04:29.158-07:00Comments on Your Postal Blog: Thousands of Post Offices studied for closureBenjamin "Benny the Blogger" Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16836872570822325355noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-53112597108340396842011-08-23T09:17:06.033-07:002011-08-23T09:17:06.033-07:00Here's a thought: How many PO's across th...Here's a thought: How many PO's across the nation have those Zee Medical First Aid boxes in them? I just got a $70 bill for almost nothing on mine. Lets save some money and get rid of these. We can have the same thing at a huge discount. I took the itemized list from Zee and ran a comparitive order from an online company: $40 instead of $70!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-73702380685263768522011-08-06T06:19:33.821-07:002011-08-06T06:19:33.821-07:00When this story came out in our local newspaper, I...When this story came out in our local newspaper, I was sad to see that one of the offices that are being studied is not in a rural area, but in fact in the city. Unfortunately, a part of the city that is poorer and people might not be able to travel farther to get to the "nearest" post office. It is also in the middle of a food desert. The bus system is deplorable. Some of the more elderly people may not have computer access. These offices need to be there because they are a little more easily attainable. We live in a crazy world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-80852674356284518902011-08-03T10:28:08.085-07:002011-08-03T10:28:08.085-07:00The Village concept will not offer all of the serv...The Village concept will not offer all of the services current Post Offices have, only stamps and prepaid flat rate packaging. With the Aviation guidelines, won't that packaging need to be paid for with a credit card? Then the Village will also need a USPS scanner/cradle to link the packaging to the customer in case there is an issue with the shipment. I guess there will be plenty available with the office closures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-5635258336361604512011-08-03T09:04:12.464-07:002011-08-03T09:04:12.464-07:00There is a small grocery store next to this office...There is a small grocery store next to this office. Some day someone is going to tell them that they will pay them $10,000 a year to run a CPU and they will jump on it...thinking its an easy ten G's. Then the USPS will come in and make them do the same standard of work that they are paying us, doing all the logs, scans, ect...and they will get mad. I will laugh if once they close down all the PO's and these guys get smart and come back and ask for $20,000 or they will close their doors!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-32589023203919188322011-08-02T13:37:46.861-07:002011-08-02T13:37:46.861-07:00Sadly we don't know the truth of why the small...Sadly we don't know the truth of why the small PO are being targeted. Are they a pawn to get Congress to tackle the Postal System crisis now that the country's debt has been worked out for now? Or is it that we can not sustain leaving facilities open that sadly are not supported by the revenue generated by the office. If it cost our company $80,000 in rent, utilities, operating cost and salary to have a office open and we only get $25,000 in revenue can we afford to leave the office open? I would never adovcate reducing the salary of these small PO but if we paid the PM say $25,000 to keep their Post Office would they take the deal? How about eliminating the Franking prievelges Congress gets, getting reimbursed for non-profit organization mailing, or working with the federal government to use the Postal Service for it's mailing needs. Most federal agency use UPS and FedEx to move their packages. Let's be realistic something or many things needs to be done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-71436471549835574762011-08-02T11:00:59.255-07:002011-08-02T11:00:59.255-07:00Does our new Postmaster General hold stock in UPS,...Does our new Postmaster General hold stock in UPS, FedEx ???? He seems to be turning the lights off pretty fast on our company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-89166205548744525192011-08-01T15:08:34.816-07:002011-08-01T15:08:34.816-07:00a bailout should cure things for the status quo......a bailout should cure things for the status quo...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-51251983703642731962011-07-29T23:38:07.361-07:002011-07-29T23:38:07.361-07:00Wow! I am impressed with the quality of thought-pr...Wow! I am impressed with the quality of thought-provoking comments on this postal blog. I wish I had been able to read it on the day it was first published. RE: union members. There will be several changes for union workers as a result of the changes needed after these closings. Unfortunately, those of you in EAS positions in small offices will be hit first, but it will trickle back to those of us who work in plants who service rural offices as well. Even though the unions will fight, they won't win. If congress agreed to an "amendment" of Title 39 without blinking an eye, then I predict the down-hill slide will only get steeper and faster for USPS.P&DF perspectivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-23040817204717556272011-07-28T15:38:44.146-07:002011-07-28T15:38:44.146-07:00In reference to the fact that most of the PO's...In reference to the fact that most of the PO's under study to be closed are rural, how very sad. Not only for the employees and the communities but for our country in general. Many ranchers and farmers depend on these rural offices for their businesses. Farming and ranching which was once the heart of our country is taking yet another blow. How very sad to see the history and herritage of the rural Post Office wiped out like it never existed. And for what? The customers who currently use them will now have to travel unreasonable amounts of miles for shipping services. I guarantee you that they will be bitter and therefore the USPS will be their last choice when it comes to chosing a service. It seems this will cost the USPS, not save them. If closing PO's is neccessary, why not close larger offices in cities that have multiple locations. Yes, the customers may be inconvenienced in having to drive a few extra blocks, but most rural customers will have to drive far MORE than a few extra MILES! In addition, I believe it would save the USPS more money than closing the rural offices will. Rural America is already in danger due to being overlooked in uncountable ways. Closing rural PO's is a huge loss in the battle to keep rural America alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-67950322480110724622011-07-28T13:37:15.911-07:002011-07-28T13:37:15.911-07:00With all of the consolidations and office closings...With all of the consolidations and office closings, they will not need as many MPOOS (Postmaster bosses for those not used to USPS accronyms).<br /><br />They are working themselves out of a job. While we are at it, let's get rid of all the districts and just keep 4 Areas (north, south, east, west). Pretty soon, we will not need them either, just Headquarters to oversee all of the "Villages." Goodbye, USPS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-16756202705832150762011-07-28T12:34:33.996-07:002011-07-28T12:34:33.996-07:00Did "Anonymous" mean all MPOO positions,...Did "Anonymous" mean all MPOO positions, not just one Senior<br />Manager? I think most Postmasters would agree that we don't need MPOO's scolding us and reminding us to complete reports we do automatically and forwarding reports from Area and Headquarters that we received 3 minutes earlier.<br />Lots of redundant supervising that we don't need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-12518630853968531482011-07-28T12:31:07.521-07:002011-07-28T12:31:07.521-07:00sorry for the confusion.
I meant each District has...sorry for the confusion.<br />I meant each District has a SrMPOO. Wonder how many business connects they each are required to do a month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-58325189832556015562011-07-28T12:17:01.180-07:002011-07-28T12:17:01.180-07:00Anonymous...No one makes that kind of money in the...Anonymous...No one makes that kind of money in the PO. No one.Benny Bloggerhttp://www.YourPostalBlog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-24690731726096552012011-07-28T12:11:10.037-07:002011-07-28T12:11:10.037-07:00Almost 3 million dollars a year could be save by e...Almost 3 million dollars a year could be save by elimination of just one position, that of the Senior Manager of Post Office Operations.<br />How many small offices could be retained which actually provide a service to real customers and put a face to the United States Postal Service?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-56851461303899019532011-07-28T10:57:46.859-07:002011-07-28T10:57:46.859-07:00Our PMG has stated that the "Village Post Off...Our PMG has stated that the "Village Post Office" will help local businesses because they have suffered with the economic downturn. Since when has it been the United States Postal Services' job to worry about the revenue of private businesses? It would be best if USPS was back under the "wing" of the government. If they are going to sit back and dictate how it operates then they should be footing the entire bill for it along with the taxpayers that insist that we deliver free of charge nationwide to everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-25031882972795906952011-07-28T10:33:14.330-07:002011-07-28T10:33:14.330-07:00Postmasters are Non-bargining employees. We cannot...Postmasters are Non-bargining employees. We cannot be part of any unions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-7113928249360367572011-07-28T10:32:56.483-07:002011-07-28T10:32:56.483-07:00To the individual who wondered where the unions ar...To the individual who wondered where the unions are in all of this, most of the people affected are not union employees. <br /><br />We are management employees, as managemnt, our organizations only have "consulting" priviledges with USPS Headquarters. We can ask, they can say no. <br /><br />I agree with prior postings, this is another step toward privitaztion of USPS. First the 1-800#, then HR, and now directly to the SERVICE part of the organization. <br /><br />I remember someone commenting about Post Offices in other countries, they are in small businesses. Except for a few of the larger "hub" offices, that will be the future of USPS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-70273980881963910092011-07-28T10:01:15.818-07:002011-07-28T10:01:15.818-07:00Wow, wonderful, insightful comments. I, too, feel...Wow, wonderful, insightful comments. I, too, feel this is the end of the USPS. I hate to think our new PMG had this planned from the start, but it sure looks like it. My PO is on the "list" and we're 60 miles from the nearest town with a PO. Many of my customers are 25 mi. further out<br />and this will alienate them and drive them to UPS and Fed Ex. How sad. The Village PO is a ridiculous and dishonest idea. They're not making clear that all they'll be able to do is sell stamps and accept Flat Rate Priority parcels. They won't have to learn the many rules and regulations we deal with because they won't be offering those services.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-84857341208870398442011-07-28T09:43:30.181-07:002011-07-28T09:43:30.181-07:00It is understandable that from a business point cl...It is understandable that from a business point closing small offices will help the financial situation, it won't fix it, but everything that can be done has to be done. It's like saying, "My phone bill is $50 but I only have $10 left in my checking. So, I won't pay the bill this month because I can't pay the whole amount? Does that make sense? No. I do agree that the integrity of USPS and the sanctity and security of the mail is ready to be dealt a huge blow that it will never recover from. That will happen when the "Village Post Office" comes into play.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-82280667114291438722011-07-28T09:04:33.427-07:002011-07-28T09:04:33.427-07:00I second the suggestion that everyone pay somethin...I second the suggestion that everyone pay something for their mail service. When we started giving free box rent I thought it was rediculous and all the 1/4 mile rules are laughable. Phone service is not free, utility service is not free, why should mail service be free??? I also agree about the "village post office" are the people running it going to know all the rules and regulations that we have to follow? I have been a postal employee for almost 26 years and still learn new things each day so now we are going to hand over our duties to someone with no training that doesn't care whether they do it right or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-47733518134024377312011-07-28T08:41:27.509-07:002011-07-28T08:41:27.509-07:00What are the postal unions doing about all of this...What are the postal unions doing about all of this. So far all I've read involves finger pointing at Donahoe and congress. Why aren't all of the due paying union members calling the reps out on this one. What kind of kick backs are they taking that they let this happen? Why are we calling and screaming at them? Just think of the money you'ld have in savings if you bought bonds or IRAs with the union dues you paid. Just wondering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-38019564465645172612011-07-28T08:38:20.660-07:002011-07-28T08:38:20.660-07:00Our Postmaster General says that people don't ...Our Postmaster General says that people don't want a "physical building" anymore for their post office. He has obviously lost touch with rural America. I'm sure that does apply in the city but try telling that to those of us who live in a small town. Then to add insult to injury, which offices are being closed down? Yes small town America! Why can't we start at the top instead of the bottom? So frustrating!! The village PO idea is a slap in the face to postmasters. Obviously will be no need for us if all business takes place in Walmarts and convenience stores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-32759300408261997592011-07-28T08:26:01.883-07:002011-07-28T08:26:01.883-07:00It's hardly a profitable situation when the on...It's hardly a profitable situation when the ones doing the work retire, we can do without someone to replace them, but when a VP retires they are replaced almost immediately. Anyone ever heard of too many chiefs and not enough Indians?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-74761502472769852872011-07-28T08:24:29.926-07:002011-07-28T08:24:29.926-07:00First of all there are probably some offices on th...First of all there are probably some offices on the list that maybe should be closed. That being said and with the saving's from closing the small offices almost nothing what are we really doing. The Postal Service is a vast network and you can't cut off mass portions of that network and expect it to continue to operate as usual. Also the customers in all area's are just as important as the customers in urban area's and Washington. I also understand what we are up against with the current leadership in the House of Representatives, they obviously don't care about the average american or the american worker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427238665701917635.post-55759000556569184202011-07-28T07:25:52.475-07:002011-07-28T07:25:52.475-07:00The wording for Title 39 was ammended so that USPS...The wording for Title 39 was ammended so that USPS could close offices which are underutilized. <br /><br />Make no mistake, Donohoe intends to CLOSE offices, he has stated numerous times only 15,000 will be open in 5 years. <br /><br />Why is this not considered a RIF? Why are these employees not being offered the same VERA opportunities as were the cronies at Headquarters, Area, and District offices? Even that was extended to supervisors on the east coast, since there were little opportunities for those employees. The handwriting is definitely on the wall - in PINK.<br /><br />My office is one of the targets. I have been on detail to another office for over 2 years, but come December I will be out of a job. My feelings are the same towards the Village PO concept, once retired I will not give USPS my support. <br /><br />After 24 years of service, working in all capacities, carrier, clerk, supervisor, and management - Mr Donohoe has decided I am of no value to this organization. <br /><br />I wonder who will step up to volunteer for all the additional assignments I have? No one so far.<br /><br />Thank you for your loyalty, BOSS. I wonder how you would feel if the President decided YOUR services were no longer of value?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com